Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Soma Wisdom (“Website”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Website, operated by Soma Wisdom. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our Website.

2. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Professional Services

Soma Wisdom is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. The information provided on this Website is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized therapeutic services, please contact Michelle directly.

4. Use of Website

You agree to use this Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You shall not use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Website.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Soma Wisdom and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without explicit written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, [Your Name/Your Practice] shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising from your use or inability to use the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites that are not under our control. We do not endorse, and are not responsible for, the content of any third-party sites. Use of such links is at your own risk.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will cease immediately.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any legal action related to these Terms must be brought in the courts located in California.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review the Privacy Policy for more details.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

hello@somawisdomhealing.com

Effective Date: September 5, 2024

Disclaimer

1. No Therapeutic Relationship

The content on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not create a therapeutic or client-therapist relationship. Use of this Website does not constitute an agreement to provide therapy services or any other professional advice.

2. No Medical or Psychological Advice

The information provided on this Website is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Always seek the advice of your therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition.

3. Confidentiality

While we strive to protect your privacy, communications via the Internet are not always secure. Do not include sensitive or confidential information in any messages or communications through this Website.

4. Testimonials

Any testimonials or endorsements on this Website are individual experiences and results may vary. They do not guarantee similar outcomes for others.

5. Professional Licensing

[Your Name] is licensed to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. For verification of licensing status, please refer to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences website.

6. Changes to Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Disclaimer.

Effective Date: September 5, 2024

Emergency Disclaimer

1. Not for Emergency Use

The content and resources provided on this Website are not intended for emergency or crisis situations. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek help from a qualified professional immediately.

2. Contact Emergency Services

For emergencies, contact emergency services by dialing 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. In California, you can also reach the California Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

3. No Crisis Intervention

This Website and the information provided do not constitute crisis intervention or emergency services. We cannot provide immediate support or respond to urgent requests through the Website. Always seek in-person assistance from emergency services or a qualified mental health professional in urgent situations.

4. Limited Scope of Services

The services and information available on this Website are intended for general informational purposes and do not replace professional therapy, counseling, or crisis intervention services. If you need professional help, please contact a licensed therapist or mental health professional directly.

5. Confidentiality and Security

Please be aware that communication through the Website is not secure or confidential. For sensitive or emergency matters, always use direct and secure methods of communication with a licensed professional.

6. Changes to Disclaimer

We may update this Emergency Disclaimer periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

Effective Date: September 5, 2024

Results Disclaimer

1. No Guarantee of Results

The information and services provided on this Website are intended for informational purposes and to support general well-being. [Your Name/Your Practice] does not guarantee specific results or outcomes from the use of the services or information provided. Each individual’s experience with therapy is unique and may vary based on a variety of factors.

2. Personal Factors

Therapeutic outcomes depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual circumstances, engagement in therapy, and the complexity of the issues being addressed. No promise, guarantee, or assurance can be made regarding specific results or improvements as a result of therapy.

3. Therapy is a Collaborative Process

Effective therapy often requires active participation and collaboration between the client and therapist. The success of therapy is influenced by various factors, including the client’s engagement, commitment, and the therapeutic relationship.

4. Updates and Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, the field of therapy and mental health is constantly evolving. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information on this Website and encourage consultation with a licensed professional for the most appropriate guidance.

5. Changes to Disclaimer

We may update this Results Disclaimer from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

Effective Date: September 5, 2024

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The Meaning

The word “Soma” comes from ancient Greek and though it is often translated today as “the body,” the ancient Greeks didn’t differentiate between the body, mind, and soul. As such, soma was defined as “the living body in its wholeness.” Soma is the integration of our whole being. It points us to the truth that there is no separation between body, mind, and soul; they are one. 

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Breathing God

From Breathing as Spiritual Practice


By: Will Johnson

to merge with god
is to merge with everything
but instead, we feel isolated
alone in the world
separated
even from our own body
whose sensations
we forget to feel

for most of us
most of the time
so tied up in thought as we are
the totality of our world
consists of the few cubic inches inside
our cranium

but god includes everything

to become one with god
is to expand into the felt wholeness
the holiness

to feel whole in yourself
is to feel the whole of your body
as a unified field
of tactile presence

to stay estranged from
god is to stay trapped inside
the claustrophobic confines of your head

if the felt body is the doorway
to the vastness of god
the discrepancy of scale
between living in your head or in your
body
is immense

i stay lost in thought
and I stay isolated
separate from everything

i bring the feeling presence of my body
alive
and god enters me

Our Patterns are Intelligent Adaptations

What the conventional mental health paradigm calls “disorders” or what people label as “dysfunction” are in fact expressions of intelligent adaptations that often develop when we are young, vulnerable and dependent in an attempt to keep us safe and ultimately to keep us alive. Our patterns are always rooted in the biological impulse to survive. There is a profound shift that occurs when we move from relating to our ways of being – thoughts, feelings, behaviors – as a “problem” or “dysfunctional” to wise, protective responses. When we move from shaming to acceptance and ultimately gratitude and love, we allow these protective responses or protector parts to be integrated. Though our culture tells us that healing comes through suppression or annihilation, true healing happens through integration.

The Body is a Portal for Healing, Transformation, and Awakening

As a collective we have lost connection with the body, thus the modern human is disconnected from our deepest source of Truth. We have forgotten that there is an alchemical process that transpires when we turn toward our internal landscape and bring conscious awareness to our somatic experience in the present moment. When we attend to that which has been unattended to, the energy that was previously stored in our tissue, muscles, and organs gets to move through and discharge. When we return to our natural rhythm of fluidity and coherence, we find a deep well of aliveness and vitality, our inner source of guidance and wisdom. In reclaiming the connection with our body, we rediscover the inner Knowing that cultural conditioning has taught us to source outside of ourselves.

We are Wired for Connection

When we are born, we do not come in with a fully developed nervous system. We are entirely dependent on our attachment figures to soothe us in times of distress, as we do not yet have the biological capacity to move through a stress response alone. Through co-regulation, our parents lend us their nervous system so that we can move through distressing emotions and sensations and return to a settled, regulated state. When coregulation is not available to a child, a child’s system will remain “stuck on” in a sympathetic response or will collapse and remain “stuck off.” When our attachment figures are unable to meet our needs, a secure attachment is not developed. Our earliest experiences with our attachment figures lays the blueprint for our attachment patterns, thus affecting the way we respond in later relationships, particularly romantic partnerships.

We Are Nature

As cyclical beings, we are meant to traverse the full range of our natural rhythms: death and decay, regression, stillness, rebirth, renewal and growth. In a culture that valorizes the ascent and almost exclusively reveres progress and growth in a linear trajectory, we have understandably lost connection to the descent and the medicine and gifts within it. Nature knows that we cannot have Summer without Winter, we cannot have growth without rest, we cannot have renewal without disintegration. In reclaiming our place among the grass and the wildflowers, the moss and the reeds, the bears and the butterflies, the mountains and the seas, we find a deep reverence for ourselves and reclaim our vital life force. In remembering that we are not separate from Nature and in choosing to align ourselves with our inherent cycles, we become connected and see ourselves as part of the greater whole.